PI BETA PHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pi Beta Phi Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sevier County school district, located in Gatlinburg, TN with about 473 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Pi Beta Phi Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pi Beta Phi Elementary School, located at 125 Cherokee Orchard Road in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, serves as the primary public elementary school for the local community. Situated in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, the school holds a unique historical significance; it was originally established as a settlement school by the Pi Beta Phi women’s fraternity in 1912 to bring education, healthcare, and craft preservation to the isolated mountain region. Today, it operates as a part of the Gatlinburg-Pittman school system, continuing its long-standing tradition of community-focused education.

The school is well-regarded for its intimate learning environment, reflecting the close-knit nature of the Gatlinburg community. Because of its location in a major tourist destination, the school often benefits from a diverse range of local support and community involvement. It is recognized for providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes academic foundational skills while fostering the character development and school pride typical of smaller, mountain-town institutions.

For more information, contact Pi Beta Phi Elementary at (865) 436-5076 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.